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SOFTWARE ENGINEER - UTAH, USA

Zach

Cygan.

I build modern web applications with a focus on performance, usability, and clean architecture. Specializing in React, Next.js, TypeScript, and full-stack development.

Dev

Years Building

Projects Shipped

Technologies Used

Users Impacted

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Selected Work

PL8CHAT

2026

Built a responsive multi-page web platform for driver and fleet communication, implementing Firebase custom-token auto-login, license-plate/state vehicle lookup, and Firestore-backed conversation + alert messaging flows that connect users through real-time, plate-based outreach.

ReactNext.jsTailwind CSSFirebase

Chinese with Katie

2024

Designed and built a multi-page tutoring platform with animated, mobile-friendly lesson flows, integrated TidyCal and Google Form enrollment funnels, and implemented an EmailJS-powered contact system with client-side validation and contextual success/error states.

ReactNext.jsTailwind CSS

Wheels of Mercy

2024

Built a multi-page nonprofit platform with responsive donation and outreach experiences, implemented EmailJS-based volunteer and wheelchair-donation contact workflows with conditional validation/file uploads, and shipped Prisma + PostgreSQL APIs for donor tracking and mailing-list subscribe/unsubscribe management.

ReactNext.jsTailwind CSSPostgresSQL

Project

2024

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ReactNext.jsTools name

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Stack

Languages

TypeScript

JavaScript

Python

SQL

Frontend

React

Next.js

Tailwind CSS

shadcn/ui

Mapbox

Backend

Node.js

REST

GraphQL

Prisma

Auth.js

Infrastructure

PostgreSQL

Docker

Linux

Vercel

AWS

Zachs-Macbook — bash

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About

I'm a software engineer based in Utah who enjoys building products that solve real problems. I've spend the past few years working as an independent contractor, helping startups, and developing my skills.

My path into software has been unconventional. Before focusing on development full-time, I worked in construction and environmental compliance, where I learned the value of reliable systems, clear processes, and practical solutions. That experience continues to influence how I approach software today.

I primarily build with TypeScript, React, Next.js, and PostgreSQL, creating full-stack applications that balance performance, usability, and maintainability. Whether I'm developing customer-facing products, internal tools, or personal projects, I enjoy turning complex workflows into intuitive experiences.

Outside of software, you'll usually find me working on my homelab, self-hosting services, experimenting with new technologies, or planning the next project to build.

Currently

Independent contractor

Previously

Eng @ PL8CHAT

Education

Self-Taught / Bootcamp

Focus

Full-Stack Web Development

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Get in touch

coding@cyganmail.com